jactitation

(noun)

noun

1. speaking of yourself in superlatives

Similar word(s): boast, boasting

Definition categories: communication

2. (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)

Definition categories: communication, lie, prevarication

3. (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

Similar word(s): jactation

Definition categories: attribute, queasiness, restlessness, uneasiness